The 10 Worst Quotes From The Democratic Underground For 2003

Truly frightening. If anything should make people very sober about American politics it is this. These people aren't your average Democrat, and for some reason these seem to be the ones most motivated to put thier thumbprint in government these days.

This is why I take issue with the McCain, progressive Republican "We're all just Americans with nothing to fear from each other". The extreme, on either side, are way out of touch with the average American, and don't mind imposing it on the rest of us one little bit.

Truly frightening. If anything should make people very sober about American politics it is this. These people aren't your average Democrat, and for some reason these seem to be the ones most motivated to put thier thumbprint in government these days. This is why I take issue with the McCain, progressive Republican "We're all just Americans with nothing to fear from each other". The extreme, on either side, are way out of touch with the average American, and don't mind imposing it on the rest of us one little bit.

--Really....mcCain is just a man with a leg in each sides pile of S#%T..figurativley....anyway.....

wish I could say these 10 suprise me, but sad to say they do not, there is no low, low enough for the left to stoop to.

The one that made my skin crawl was the LiberalLibra since I am a Libra as well! 

WOW! I think zink needs to read this.

Does anybody on here actually sound rational in regards to caring about the well being of others?

--Me....reading this made me laugh....thats it...laugh....

You can easily say "No More Blood for Oil" and be all for the Iraq war, given the billions made by anti-war Europe while Hussein tore away at his people. Anyone that went and gave him presents and lauded him to his face after what he did to Kuwaitis and the Kurds was perfectly happy trading the blood of innocent people for the oil that made them rich.

I'd like for once to hear these whining, limp wristed peaceniks give France, Russia, and China hell for continuing to arm Hussein after he had lobbed missiles into Israel and raped Kuwait. They didn't seem to have a problem with all the blood being profitable.

It's only a suggestion at this point, but doesn't ...BUSH(Jeb)/CHENY(hehehehe)'08..hehehehe...doesn't that sound like somethin' you could get behind just to cruise missle these poor losers? Oh, what fun to laff and run in a Bush led triple play..Have to see what big George thinks 'bout that.

It's interesting to see all of the references to oil in those quotes. It shows how the liberal mind is obsessed with hatred for anything to do with oil. At least until they get into their cars to go get their welfare checks, then oil doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Given how the left loves to equate Bush with Hitler, that one about how the majority of Americans are in the lower 80-99% of the intelligence bell curve struck me - that is exactly the kind of belief the Nazi elites held. The notion that the majority of people are too stupid to make "correct" decisions for themselves and the nation is a very fascist concept. The irony is rich indeed.

Cheers,
Daiwa

As a foreigner (non-American) I find it particularly frightening what little tolerance these "Democrats" have for people living in other countries. They cry about Americans losing the jobs while in Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, people had much worse problems. For them Americans seem to be somehow "better" or more valuable than Arabs.

The right doesn't seem to have that problem to that degree. The right believe that American culture is worth more than others (and I agree) but they do seem to accept that individuals living in other countries are free agents who can become what Americans are, and that they are worth it to become what Americans are.

Also, while the generic non-extremist left seem to be blissfully ignorant about what Iraq was before the invasion (and therefor logically assume that the invasion made Iraq worse), these extremists seem to be aware of Saddam's crimes, even if not completely, and find them acceptable.

It's quite disgusting.

Incidentally, unemployment and lack of health insurance was a big problem in Saddam's Iraq. For example relatives of those executed because they were Kurds or Shi'ites might not easily find a job, and I understand Iraqi health insurance didn't cover effects of torture.

It's great to take each sentence, each word and dissect the perceived meanings. Sometimes, what we find does make us cringe or at least we feel the urge to crank up the volume to Comfortably Numb, however, it's a rare speech/presentation that is clean/edited/taut prose and not rag mag journalism. Or, THE TRUE BELIEF OF THE PERSON WHO DELIVERED THE SPEECH! It seems many who contribute on THIS free speech forum have great minds . . . seriously . . . yet, I think some have suffered an accident or perhaps a result of heredity or age-related-onset disease . . . because your right shoulder is over-developed. Therefore, the right arm swings incongruently with the rest of your body. Thankfully, it's a malady that can be fixed if one would desire to do so.

Let's forget the written words for a minute and think about sociological trends. Just that stuff that floats above the clouds and gathers statistics -- any kind of statistic. There is no emotionalizing, merely that the world is always changing. I've been floating in the college/university environment for twenty years (Fine Arts and Sociology) and for the life of me -- I can't find all these Democrats who are "flat-backin'" for oil. Granted, we have those elected officials who live around Bethesda and Alexandria and they vote, they do lots of dinner parties and they scratch back; while someone scratches their itchy back. These are only x-amount of people. In my private opinion, which could be dead wrong, they achieve and acquire these positions because of personality needs -- really bright attorneys who might try to stay ethical are not going to add that 'race' to their lifestyle. Why waste good brains listening to people sit and quarrel in session? OK, state elected officials -- some of them rock! But do they become tarnished or just don't get enough buck-backing to make it to Washington?

Think of how many colleges and universities we have in this nation. Exponentially, we're talking about possibly more poeple [instructors/professors] than our elected political officials. Not that it's always openly discussed, but the only Republicans I know, merely registered when they were voting age. Now they are Nothing. Or Liberals. Or Democrats -- the Dems I know walk to school. Or they ride their old bike. They're concerned about ALTERNATIVE fuel -- which I see Pres. Bush is also "delving deeper" into as he goes on vacation where the burners glow all night. Is he also really gleaning valuable input about sustainable lifestyles, in general? Or is it: We'll give you this, and you give us that. We send bucks, you send us -- fill in the blank. I don't think of him as a "bad man," but he just talks. He's a nice enough chap, I think. My problem with him: He says what he thinks people want to hear. Let's keep the masses calm may be his motto.

And Daiwa . . . your reference to the Left and the majority of Americans are in the 80-99% of the intellligence curve . . . there could be a handful of reasons for that statistic. Also, numbers are offered each year by varying groups -- and there is a remarkable difference on a state to state level. I have read your words, you are bright and probably well-educated. What we must pullback and "unemotionalize" about is designated $$$$$$. I believe in keeping a uniformed Army for our nation, but as an American I find it sad that educating our children, especially those in socially poor states, is a low priority when you consider what is requested for us to continue to be at war. As most politicians who look for notoriety or re-election -- they throw the money where people are screaming the loudest! When children scream, the sound is not heard in Washington. Truthfully, I'm surprised Americans "collectively" are that high! (lower 80-99%)

Speaking of children: Helix the II, try not to use the word "idiot" unless you're just chatting up your hunting buddies. It has become an extremely derogatory word. Because of the designated levels of intelligence (in psychiatry and education) and the new, appropriate words, the "i" word should only be found in literature . . . like Ernest J. Gaines': A Lesson Before Dying.

Present day -- who are all of these Dems that are cashing their welfare checks? I spend five days a week with people "in the system, either DES, criminal or just plain greedy folks." Most of the people I know do not bother to register to vote, they could give a rat's ass about who lives in Washington and they are continuing to learn how to work a system by word of mouth; peers and parents. Hence, we are creating a third generation who considers it "clever" to get checks in the mail while other people work to provide their living. There are millions of people who vary on the description for the word "intelligence." Sadly, many of them think being smart means knowing how to build a business around fraud, how to not marry so you can keep ALL your children in a good Day Care as a single-mother and stealing is de rigueur. Period.

Republicans, Democrats, Car Dealerships, Dog Groomers -- everyone . . . throw up your white flags! Quit focusing your energy against each other but consider that we are destroying our civilization. Which is OK, it happens. No one person is doing it alone and we don't need to track down that one person, but use your connections, your writing skills and your passion to help solve our illiteracy, and primarily to focus on health care for right now and the future! Our health care problems -- the masses should be walking and talking toward Washington. (again) Or, skip on over to Texas if you can stand the fumes. (Don't get me wrong, I do like fuel for my car and I'm not one of those people who say, "fine, but not in my back yard." But, I think I know the difference between use and abuse. The Bush residence adds some caricature to this whole story of our now sad war. He + Miz Laura should move in with mom and dad! Much nicer, balanced ambience in Kennebunkport. They could even live in a compound in Kennebunk so they wouldn't have to smell the dying marine life!

Remember: the extreme of anything -- e.g., Religion + Politics ARE wonderful examples, these Extreme Rights and Extreme Lefts -- they're dangerous and mentally unhealthy.

Taking off.

As long as they have their hatred for the US to keep them warm at night, I guess they're happy. These people don't represent the mainstream Democrats, but the Traitor Durbin (D, IL) and his ilk seem to play up to these extremists. One has to wonder why. Maybe we should ask Reiki House, and Colon Gene?

Maybe we should ask Reiki House, and Colon Gene?

If you are looking for a rational response, I would not. They dont have any.

Make them hate not liberals for raising taxes but rather offshoring that deprives them of their jobs. Make them hate big government which takes from hard working people such as themselves and gives it to the rich.

This one would be funny if it weren't so sad. Who signed NAFTA into law? BILL CLINTON, with a Democratic majority in the House and Senate! Who are the standard bearers for big government? That would be the Dems!

Given how the left loves to equate Bush with Hitler, that one about how the majority of Americans are in the lower 80-99% of the intelligence bell curve struck me - that is exactly the kind of belief the Nazi elites held. The notion that the majority of people are too stupid to make "correct" decisions for themselves and the nation is a very fascist concept. The irony is rich indeed.

That comment was humourour when I know for a fact that I (NOT a Democrat) am definitely NOT in the "lower 80-99%"! I suspect, based on the content and context of writers, that very few of JU's conservative leaning authors fall in that category either (as for the libs, well, I can only think of one or two of them that come across as being moderately intelligent, let alone extremely so).

But I don't need to boost up my own ego by parading around my intelligence.

(as for the libs, well, I can only think of one or two of them that come across as being moderately intelligent, let alone extremely so

Ouch.

This was way too easy. If you are a Republican who reads these posts and feels reassured that you are on the side of right, you're just fooling yourself. The lunatic fringe is never hard to find on any extreme of the political spectrum. Sorry to disappoint you all, but as a liberal myself, who has walked in liberal circles for years and has met thousands of other liberals, I have met maybe 1 or 2 in that entire time who expressed views even remotely like the ones posted above. One thing you might learn from us liberals: Never trust anecdotal evidence.

(as for the libs, well, I can only think of one or two of them that come across as being moderately intelligent, let alone extremely so Ouch.

Tex, I find many more!  Check out my latest.  JU has restored my faith in sane and rational liberals!

And then there are the others! Repeat after me: You are not responsible for them!

I have met maybe 1 or 2 in that entire time who expressed views even remotely like the ones posted above. One thing you might learn from us liberals: Never trust anecdotal evidence.

Want to see a lot more?  Go to democratunderground.org!  I am not saying they are mainstream, but there are a hell of a lot more than 1 or 2.

Thanks but no thanks, Dr. Guy. What's the point? I will only say this: a Republican who spends inordinate amounts of time browsing a site like democratunderground to reassure himself that he's so much better makes about as much sense as a woman browsing pro-NAMBLA websites to reassure herself that all men are pedophiles. Sites like this attract the lunatic fringe, and spending too much time on them will disconnect you from reality.

urm... DU isn't fringe, not in the least. It is a wildly popular website. For an even MORE mainstream source, go take a look at the kind of things that are spouted at MoveON.

My point stands. Who CARES if it is fringe? How many more people would it have taken to win the 2000 election? Make this out to be rare if you like, but the Dems would be perfectly happy to rally a hundred thousand radical voters from the green or other fringe parties.

Even fringe is dangerous when the elections are this close. Moderate Republicans are much, much less apt to shift to the Democratic party than all the "fringe" radicals are to mobilize in the face of a winable election against a republican they hate.

I will make the assumption that you aren't a liberal, BakerStreet, and I will proudly acknowledge that I am. Being to your Left politically, I would be less likely to consider much of the democraticunderground screed as fringe than you would. Ironically, you seem to actually believe it to be more mainstream than I do. If you spend a lot of your time reading this trash, that may explain why you think that it is representative of most liberals. I reassert my earlier claim, out of thousands that I have known, I have only known 1 or 2 that are anything like the democraticunderground junk that Republicans seem to enjoy posting all over the place. Yes, there is a difference between online forums and the real world. As far as your point about them being "dangerous" because they might actually help a *gasp* Democrat win an election, that point is naturally lost on me, since we clearly have different ideas about what is dangerous.

As far as your point about them being "dangerous" because they might actually help a *gasp* Democrat win an election, that point is naturally lost on me, since we clearly have different ideas about what is dangerous.

Oooh... sarcasm.

But, enough of that. It's sad to see these opinions, and it's sad because people out there espouse this crap they call intellectual *insert big word here*.

Truly sad.

"If you spend a lot of your time reading this trash, that may explain why you think that it is representative of most liberals. I reassert my earlier claim, out of thousands that I have known, I have only known 1 or 2 that are anything like the democraticunderground junk that Republicans seem to enjoy posting all over the place."

No offense intended, but do you think your leaders represent the "normal" Liberals that you insist are so numerous? Would you say that Chappaquiddick Ted, Maxine Waters, or Dianne Feinstein represent the kind of people you are talking about?

I don't think so either. The problem, though, is that these "nice" Liberals DON'T REFLECT SUCH ATTITUDES IN THE VOTING BOOTH. They still insist upon voting for people like Ted Kennedy, who totters far, far left of the norm. That's why the radical Left is so threatening. They are the ones we have to deal with, not Joe Q. Socialminded down the street.

The people you are talking about don't really oppose much. They don't really 'fight' much. Why should we concern ourselves with them, beyond the horror shows they vote for on election day?

So, in the end, where does you assertion leave us? Are we supposed to be happy that the leaders these people send to Washingon are far more radical? Why? They aren't demonstrating their moderation when they vote for such.

To put a sharper head on it, why would we address the people you are talking about? Why would be be outraged with people who don't give us reason for outrage.

If what you are saying is true, Liberals are dismally misrepresented, and should see to it. Until then, we have to assume they support the people they vote for and allow to speak for them.